Engine/Warning Display (E/WD)

Question 1

What are the 3 levels of ECAM Malfunction Notifications?

Answer 1

• Level 3: WARNINGS – Associated with the red MASTER WARN light, CRC, and require immediate action
• Level 2: CAUTIONS – Associated with the amber MASTER CAUTION light, single chime, and require crew awareness
• Level 1: ALERTS – Associated with amber E/WD message, no aural signal, and requires crew monitoring

Question 2

If simultaneous failures occur, how will they be presented to the crew?

Answer 2

• A Level 3 WARNING has priority over a Level 2 CAUTION, which has priority over a Level 1 ALERT.

Question 3

What types of failures are presented to the crew?

Answer 3

• Independent – Failure affecting an isolated system/item without degrading other systems/items • Primary – Failure of a system/item that affects the use of other systems/items
• Secondary – Loss of a system/item resulting from a primary failure

Question 4

Where on the E/WD would the crew find primary failures?

Answer 4

• On the lower left portion of the screen.

Question 5

What indication does the E/WD provide for secondary failures?

Answer 5

• Secondary failures are displayed on the lower right portion of the E/WD and are preceded by an asterisk ( * ).

Question 6

What does the appearance of a green arrow indicate at the bottom of the E/WD screen?

Answer 6

• Information has overflowed off the screen and the pilot must scroll down using the CLR pushbutton on the ECAM panel.

Question 7

What does the display of T.O. INHIBIT or LDG INHIBIT indicate?

Answer 7

• Most warnings and cautions are inhibited to avoid unnecessary distractions during critical phases of flight.

Question 8

What types of warnings are NOT inhibited with T.O INHIBIT displayed?

Answer 8

• ENGINE FIRE
• APU FIRE
• ENG FAIL (ENG SHUT DOWN)
• ENG OIL LO PR
• L+R ELEV FAULT
• A/P OFF
• CONFIG
• FWC 1+2 FAULT

Question 9

What are the Takeoff Configuration Warnings/Cautions?

Answer 9

• SLATS/FLAPS NOT IN T.O. RANGE
• PITCH TRIM NOT IN T.O. RANGE, RUDDER TRIM (more than 3.5)
• SPEED BRAKES NOT RETRACTED
• SIDE STICK FAULT
• HOT BRAKES
• DOOR NOT CLOSED
• PARK BRAKE ON
• FLEX TEMP NOT SET (unless thrust levers in TOGA detent)

Question 10

When does the Takeoff Memo appear and disappear?

Answer 10

• Two minutes after the 2nd engine is started or when the T.O. CONFIG TEST pushbutton is pressed with one engine running
• Memo is removed when takeoff power is applied

Question 11

When does the Landing Memo appear and disappear?

Answer 11

• Below 2,000 feet RA with gear down; or 800 feet RA with gear up.
• Below 2,000 feet RA regardless of gear position (aircraft with new FWC)
• Memo disappears after touchdown (80 knots)

Question 12

What does the boxed STS indicate when displayed on the E/WD?

Answer 12

• The STATUS page holds messages other than CANCELLED CAUTIONS
• Flashes after engine shutdown to alert maintenance of any other applicable
messages